Northern Territory’s Best Holiday Parks

From the adventurous Katherine and the art in Alice Springs to animal encounters in Kakadu and outback dreaming at Uluru, the NT is one big playground. Experience the Territory’s magical beauty at these NT holiday parks, voted the best by our readers. The best caravan park near Darwin are BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park, Hidden Valley Holiday Park and Darwin FreeSpirit Resort, read on for the best holiday parks in the Northern Territory.

BMX tracks, waterparks with huge slides, fire pits – you name it these NT holiday parks have it all.

1Discovery Parks – Alice Springs
ALICE SPRINGS

Discovery Parks – Alice Springs wins first prize again. It’s easy to see why with its four pools, including a heated option, and a twisting 31-metre-long water slide. This park also boasts a BMX track and pedal karts, plus communal fire pits perfect for sharing yarns as night falls.

Discovery Parks – Alice Springs has 47 cabins that sleep up to six, 263 powered sites and 46 unpowered sites

Don’t miss their weekly star talks with a knowledgeable astronomer, or the famous pancake breakfast held every Sunday morning.

2BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
HOWARD SPRINGS

The kids will have blast at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park‘s splash park. It has fun features like water pistol stations and a huge tipping bucket for a massive splashdown. Take your pick from cottages, cabins, villas, and powered and ensuite sites.

3Hidden Valley Holiday Park
DARWIN

Looking for a holiday park that will cover all your essential needs? Hidden Valley Holiday Park fits the bill. Wander into town to dine on the waterfront or meet the saltwater crocodile in the heart of Darwin. Accommodation includes powered and ensuite sites, villas, cabins and lodges.

4Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
HOLTZE

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort is a family favourite with a myriad of activities for everyone. The tropical haven offers live entertainment and modern dining for parents and a Kidz Korner with crafts, games and animal encounters to keep little ones entertained.

5Nitmiluk Caravan Park
NITMILUK

A trip to the NT is not complete without a visit to the spectacular Nitmiluk Gorge and Nitmiluk Caravan Park is the perfect base camp. Choose from accommodation suited to budgets including shady powered and unpowered sites, plus glamping tents and chalet accommodation.

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Tumbling Waters Holiday Park, Berry Springs